Slow Down Now! NY Pilot Program To Target Repeat Speeders
Written by Tariq on June 2, 2026
New York State is testing a new program in New York City that would force repeat speeders to install devices in their cars that physically limit how fast they can drive. The pilot program targets so-called “super speeders” in New York City. Anyone who racks up more than 16 speed camera tickets in a year would have to put a speed restrictor in their car.
The pilot program was introduced as a bill by Gov. Kathy Hochul in her 2026-2027 State Budget. News10NBC’s Tom Kowalski dug into the new law and found that depending on the results, it could be implemented in any community that’s interested – including Rochester.
A separate bill still being worked on in the state Senate Transportation Committee would take the program statewide. That bill would require any driver who gets 11 or more points on their license within a 24-month period to install a speed limiting device in their cars for a whole year. The device would limit drivers to going just five miles an hour over the speed limit. The statewide bill would also require anyone who receives six or more speed camera or red light camera tickets in 12 months to install the device for a year.
The city is weighing the idea of bringing back red light and speed cameras through its ROC Vision Zero traffic safety program. Leaders are hoping to hear from citizens through a survey that should be launching this week. You can look for the survey link here.
Source: WHEC-TV
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